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Akira Koyama + KEY OPERATION INC. / ARCHITECTS Redefine the Sakuragicho Residence Exterior

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Sakuragicho Residence – The development endeavored to re-define exterior wall tiling and balcony construction distinctive to, yet typical of, large apartment blocks. Architizer: What inspired the initial concept for your design? A wood finish was contemplated to impart warmth to the balcony interiors. Year: 2021. ARCHITECTS.

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TW Ryan Architecture clads pyramidal Montana house in weathering steel

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California studio TW Ryan Architecture has completed a wildfire-resistant house in the American West that features a Corten steel exterior and pyramidal roofs that allude to the mountainous terrain. Four Roof House features a Corten steel exterior Their chosen site was a bluff overlooking a lake near the town of Helmville.

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They Spent Almost Two Decades Renovating Their Silver Lake Home. It Finally Feels Like Theirs.

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They enclosed a balcony to create a larger living area, finished it in cedar and Douglas fir, and then peppered in beloved furnishings. The ceiling is covered in slats of reclaimed Douglas fir, providing a woodsy, Japanese-inspired charm that pays homage to Chinlund’s first New York apartment. Have one to share? Post it here.

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This Boxy Brick Home in London Has a Layout That Flows Like Water

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Using primarily three exterior materials—gray brick, black timber, and tubular metalwork—the palette is simple where the rough facing brick and flush lime mortar joints contrast the sharper and darker detailing.

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Four Pines is a Wyoming home clad in cedar and local stone

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To design the residence, local firm CLB took inspiration from Swiss mountain chalets and the vernacular architecture of the American Mountain West. CLB took inspiration from Swiss mountain chalets and the vernacular architecture. Interior finishes include walnut. Civil engineer: Nelson Engineering (Dave Dufault).

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Water Cabin // Olson Kundig

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The client was very inspired by my cabin at Longbranch and similar houses in forest settings. A glass corner and large sliding doors connect this space to exterior patios, where large roof overhangs support year-round usability. Water Cabin’s materiality draws inspiration from the weathered informality of a cabin. Year: 2020.

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Concrete walls frame desert views in remote Chihuahua home by OAX Arquitectos

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These variations within the facade create pockets of shaded exterior space that the studio filled with local trees and cacti. The house's interiors have a pared-back material finish. Structural engineer: Manuel Jezzini. OAX Arquitectos wanted the house to blend into its desert environment. Interiors: Aileen García.

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